The hills and hill towns which dot Tuscany like wildflowers provide numerous vantage points. This early morning shot from the grounds of the San Simeone Hotel shows the Crete Senesi landscape unfolding to the north. The San Simeone, atop the precipitous Rocca d'Orcia, is all by itself a photographer's paradise. The hotel occupies what was once an abbey, but the rooms are far from monk's cells. There is a charming chapel, undergoing restoration, and the wild flowers on the grounds could keep a macro enthusiast busy for days. The tiny town of Rocca has it's own completely unspoiled charm, there are ruins to explore, and the ever changing light over the vistas in almost every direction. I can't wait to return, hopefully as early as 2009.